How far is it from Grindelwald to Simplon?

The distance between Grindelwald and Simplon is 87 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Grindelwald to Simplon?

The drive from Grindelwald to Simplon takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Grindelwald to Simplon?

The fastest route from Grindelwald to Simplon covers 87 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.

Which direction is Simplon from Grindelwald?

Simplon lies roughly to the south of Grindelwald.

Which roads does the route from Grindelwald to Simplon follow?

The drive from Grindelwald to Simplon mainly follows 9S.

Which towns do you pass between Grindelwald and Simplon?

Towns on the route from Grindelwald to Simplon include Thun, Brig-Glis.

Grindelwald Simplon

Distance: 87 miDuration: 2 h 20 min

Driving from Grindelwald to Simplon takes about 2 h 20 min via 9S. The distance is 87 mi. The straight-line distance is 30 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lütschental, Leissigen, Aeschi bei Spiez, Turtmann-Unterems. Driving directions

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Driving directions48 · 87 mi

1 Depart straight onto Schiebersboden 96 yd
2 Keep slightly right onto Schiebersboden 89 yd
3 At end of road, turn left onto Spillstattstrasse 111 yd
4 At end of road, turn right onto Dorfstrasse 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout slightly right 16 yd
6 Exit roundabout right 4 mi
7 Turn left 3 mi
8 At end of road, turn right 3 mi
9 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Umfahrung Wilderswil 26 yd
10 Exit roundabout right onto Umfahrung Wilderswil 2 mi
11 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Gsteigstrasse 20 yd
12 Exit roundabout right onto Gsteigstrasse 89 yd
13 Take ramp slightly right onto Wilderswil 70 yd

14 Continue right onto Wilderswil 161 yd
15 Merge slightly left 2 mi
16 Turn straight 3 mi
17 Keep slightly left 2 mi
18 Turn straight 3 mi
19 Keep slightly left 3 mi
20 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
21 Enter roundabout slightly right 40 yd
22 Exit roundabout straight 89 yd
23 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Simmentalstrasse 24 yd
24 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Simmentalstrasse 30 yd
25 Turn slightly left 1 mi
26 Merge slightly left onto Spiezwilertunnel 4 mi
27 Continue straight onto Hauptstrasse 2 mi
28 Continue straight onto Lötschbergstrasse 4 mi
29 Continue straight onto Achern 6 mi
30 Turn straight onto Umfahrungsstrasse 2 mi
31 Turn slightly right onto Umfahrungsstrasse 52 yd
32 Continue slightly right onto Umfahrungsstrasse 57 yd
33 Continue straight onto BLS Autoverlad Lötschberg 11 mi
34 Continue straight 1 mi
35 At end of road, turn right onto Bahnhofstrasse 5 mi
36 Continue straight onto Hohtennstrasse 1 mi
37 At end of road, turn right onto Hohtennstrasse 1 mi
38 Turn left onto Bahnhofstrasse 1 mi
39 Enter roundabout straight onto Kantonsstrasse 2 yd
40 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kantonsstrasse 1 mi
41 Enter roundabout right onto Kantonsstrasse 21 yd
42 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Kantonsstrasse 1 mi
43 Take ramp left 1 mi
44 Continue straight 13 mi
45 Continue straight 19 mi
46 Turn slightly right 142 yd
47 Continue slightly left onto Alte Simplonstrasse 1 mi
48 Arrive right onto Alte Simplonstrasse

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The return trip from Simplon to Grindelwald covers roughly the same distance, 87 mi.

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How far is it from Grindelwald to Simplon?: The distance between Grindelwald and Simplon is 87 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grindelwald to Simplon?: The drive from Grindelwald to Simplon takes approximately 2 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Grindelwald to Simplon?: The fastest route from Grindelwald to Simplon covers 87 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 20 min.
Which direction is Simplon from Grindelwald?: Simplon lies roughly to the south of Grindelwald.
Which roads does the route from Grindelwald to Simplon follow?: The drive from Grindelwald to Simplon mainly follows 9S.
Which towns do you pass between Grindelwald and Simplon?: Towns on the route from Grindelwald to Simplon include Thun, Brig-Glis.

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